Kantowitz, Roediger, and Elmes, all prominent researchers, take an example-based approach to the fundamentals of research methodology. Their text is organized by topic - such as research in human factors, learning, thinking, and problem solving - a unique feature that helps students connect the concepts of sound methodology with their practical applications. Because the authors employ dozens of carefully-selected, real-world examples, students can see for themselves the issues and problems that can occur in conducting research. More importantly, they can develop a sense of how to anticipate and adjust for problems in their own research.

Part One: FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH.

1. Explanation in Scientific Psychology. 2. Research Techniques: Observation and Correlation. 3. Research Techniques: Experiments. 4. Ethics in Psychological Research. 5. How to Read and Write Research Reports.

Kantowitz, Roediger, and Elmes, all prominent researchers, take an example-based approach to the fundamentals of research methodology. Their text is organized by topic - such as research in human factors, learning, thinking, and problem solving - a unique feature that helps students connect the concepts of sound methodology with their practical applications. Because the authors employ dozens of carefully-selected, real-world examples, students can see for themselves the issues and problems that can occur in conducting research. More importantly, they can develop a sense of how to anticipate and adjust for problems in their own research.

Table of Contents

Part One: FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH.

1. Explanation in Scientific Psychology. 2. Research Techniques: Observation and Correlation. 3. Research Techniques: Experiments. 4. Ethics in Psychological Research. 5. How to Read and Write Research Reports.